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Srivijaya's Sri Maravijayottungga: The Maharaja Who Fought Chola
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of Srivijaya's Maharaja Sri Maravijayottungga, who faced the Chola invasions of the early 11th century. They discuss how he tried to hold the maritime empire together after Rajendra Chola's devastating raid in 1025, including diplomatic missions to Song China and the construction of a new capital at Muaro Jambi. The episode also examines the shifting balance of power in the Strait of Malacca and the eventual decline of Srivijaya's influence.
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